Redpine Signals Launches First 802.11n Single Stream Module for Wi-Fi Based Real
Time Location Systems (RTLS)
SAN JOSE, Calif., Apr. 20 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --
Redpine's Find-iT CCX-compliant Wi-Fi 802.11n RTLS Tag Offers
Versatility, Ultra Low Power, High Data Rates
A new module for supporting WiFi(R) RTLS tags from Redpine Signals(R),
Inc., offers the first 802.11n single stream solution for asset tracking.
Redpine's Find-iT(TM) module provides all the control and wireless
functionality required to build and deploy tags for advanced two-way
communicating real-time location systems (RTLS) in industrial and enterprise
applications. The module is also the first 802.11n solution to meet Cisco
Compatible Extensions (CCX) tag specifications for system designs for the
Cisco Location Solution. Redpine is a leading developer of ultra low power
multi-standard OFDM and MIMO silicon-based solutions for Wi-Fi, mobile
WiMAX(TM) and 3GPP LTE.
Redpine's Find-iT module is based on the company's ultra low-power
Lite-Fi(TM) 802.11n technology to offer higher throughput at lower power.
This opens up opportunities for new applications, such as transfer of large
image data from an asset to the central station, that were not possible in
the traditional RFID space where the high data rates and two way
communication were not present. Redpine's participation in Cisco's
CCX-certification program enables developers using the Find-iT
(RS9110-N-11-51) module to take advantage of innovations in accuracy,
telemetry and network management delivered by Cisco and its technology
partners.
The Find-iT module is a complete foundation for solutions targeting the
fast-growing field of standard Wi-Fi based asset tracking and identification
called WFID. The use of Wi-Fi for Active RFID tags enables enterprises that
deploy them to make use of available wireless infrastructure, while
simultaneously providing higher operational range and positional accuracy.
The module is built for extremely low power consumption using system-level
and profile-driven fine-grained power control, a microcontroller with an
ultra low-power mode working off a low-frequency clock source, and a WLAN
subsystem with multiple power modes.
The module's versatility lies in its ability to work with various RTLS
mechanisms such as 1) waking up at periodic intervals, receiving packets or
beacons from different Access Points and sending the RSSI of each beacon to a
central server; or 2) transmitting a predetermined data packet at periodic
intervals so that customized receivers can calculate RSSI or time of arrival/
time difference of arrival (TOA/TDOA) of these packets for further
processing. Apart from sending preset data, the Find-iT module can also
process and send out data received on its various interfaces - including
analog, SPI, I2C, and GPIO lines. Its extremely low average power consumption
is aided by the ability to continue in a sleep mode until awakened by events
such as a time-out or a sensor input.
The Find-iT module implements standards compliant 802.11 functionality
and is able to connect to standard Access Points in open or secure modes. It
provides a network stack that originates or terminates TCP/IP and UDP
connections with IPv6/IPv4 capability. The integrated microcontroller
implements a small footprint embedded operating system on which multiple
applications can be built. The 31mm x 44mm QFN module also includes a
built-in antenna, frequency reference, power management, and flashed-in
firmware, with overall configuration made available through UART or wireless.
"Our Find-iT module is the ideal platform for building emerging location
solutions," said Venkat Mattela, CEO of Redpine Signals. "As enterprise and
industrial networks rapidly embrace the 802.11n standard, universal client
adoption of the 802.11n protocol is required to take advantage of enhanced
throughput in 11n networks. It just doesn't make sense today to design Wi-Fi
RTLS solutions using legacy 802.11 b/g protocols," he added.
With a single 3V, 2000 mAh battery, and uploading location data every two
minutes, the module can achieve over five years of battery life in a
CCX-compliant infrastructure. The high-performance WLAN subsystem in the
module further enhances range and effectiveness of data transfer, at the same
time providing energy savings.
The Find-iT module is sampling now; and a fully implemented evaluation
board with configurable software is also available.
The Find-iT module will be demonstrated at Redpine Signals' booth # 4Q13
at the RFID World Asia 2009 Conference being held at Suntec Convention
Center, Singapore, from April 22 to April 24, 2009. Interested parties may
schedule a private demo and meeting with Redpine executives at the conference
or at a later date by sending an email to info@redpinesignals.com.
About Redpine Signals, Inc.
Headquartered in San Jose, California, Redpine Signals, Inc. is a
wireless solutions company founded in 2001 with a mission to create
ultra-low-power and high-performance products for next-generation wireless
applications. Redpine was the first in the industry to launch a single-stream
802.11n chipset for mobile handsets in late 2007. Subsequently, it has
launched several modules and sub-systems focusing on specific vertical market
segments including industrial, wireless sensor, wireless audio & video, Voice
over Wi-Fi, and high-end consumer. It has also announced the availability of
multi-stream 802.11n along with mobile WiMax (802.16e) and 3GPP LTE
technologies. For more information on the Redpine products, visit
Lite-Fi and Find-iT are trademarks and Redpine Signals is a registered
trademark of Redpine Signals, Inc; WiMAX is a trademark of WiMAX Forum; Wi-Fi
is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All other trademarks are the
properties of their respective owners.
Press Contact Information Redpine Contact Information
Barbara Kline Dhiraj Sogani, GM & Sr. VP, System Products
Breakthru Communications, LLC Redpine Signals, Inc.
+1 505-899-8578 +1 408-748-3385 x209
bkline@breakthrucom.com dhiraj@redpinesignals.com
SOURCE: Redpine Signals, Inc.
CONTACT: Press
Barbara Kline of Breakthru Communications, LLC,
+1-505-899-8578
bkline@breakthrucom.com;
Dhiraj Sogani
GM & Sr. VP
System Products of Redpine Signals, Inc.
+1-408-748-3385 ext. 209
dhiraj@redpinesignals.com
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